Collin County, Texas -- The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings. The purpose of this program is to assist farmers, ranchers & landowners with conservation practices such as windbreaks, noise and site barriers, erosion control and water conservation. Several varieties of evergreen and hardwood trees are being offered this year.
The plastic tube container species available include Afghanistan Pine, Austrian Pine, Buttonbush, Desert Willow, Honeylocust (thornless), Italian Stone Pine, Loblolly Pine, Oriental Arborvitae, Osage Orange, Retama, and Texas Ash. These containerized species are sold in bundles of 25 for $130.00, plus sales tax, and have a top growth of 6-12 inches.
D-40 container species available include Loblolly Pine and Pecan. These seedling species are sold in bundles of 10 for $80, plus sales tax, and have a top growth of 18-24 inches.
All species being offered are tolerable to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8, which includes North Texas and all of Collin County, and are provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Conservation tree order forms are available at the SWCD office, 1404 N. McDonald Street, Suite 100, McKinney, TX, or you can request a form via email at Jilane.Carper@tx.nacdnet.net .
Tree orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis in case of depletion of inventory. Supplies of some species are limited, so order early for a better opportunity of having your order filled. All orders must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The District promotes the tree seedling sale program solely to encourage conservation.
Tree seedlings purchased from the District are NOT for resale.
Orders will be ready for pick up on or around the week of February 26, 2026. A reminder email will be sent with pick-up day and time information once it has been confirmed.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the program, please call 972-542-0081 ext. 3. All proceeds from these sales help fund the SWCD’s conservation and education programs throughout Collin County.
